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- \ˈmil-ˌdü, -ˌdyü\
- /ˈmɪl.djuːɪ/
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- \ˈmil-ˌdü, -ˌdyü\
Definitions of mildewy word
- noun mildewy Affected by mildew; moldy. 1
- adjective mildewy Of, pertaining to, or affected with mildew. 0
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Parts of speech for Mildewy
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mildewy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mildewy
adjective mildewy
- musty — having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food.
- funky — Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
- putrid — in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
- rotten — decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
- rotting — to undergo decomposition; decay.
Antonyms for mildewy
adjective mildewy
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
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Matching words
- Words starting with m
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